NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
North American F-86 Sabre design was influenced by captured World War II German plans for high speed, jet powered aircraft. Therefore it
was designed with swept wings.
In November of 1950 the North American F-86 Sabre was assigned to Korea to counter the threat posed by enemy jet fighters.
It became the primary U.S.A.F. jet fighter used in the Korean War.
The North American F-86 Sabre was out gunned by its jet fighter adversaries. Its armament consisted of six .50 calibre machine guns.
MiGs had two 23 mm cannons and one 37 mm cannon. However, superior training and a reluctance of Soviet pilots to engage US aircraft have been credited with accounting for some of the success of the aircraft.
The North American F-86 Sabre could out dive its adversaries. It had full control at maximum air speeds due to a full flying elevator.
Probably the most important advantage that the aircraft had over its enemies was its radar gun sight. The enemy still used the same sight as WW II aircraft. This was no longer sufficient because planes were flying at much higher speeds.
Also, because the Soviet Union was technically not involved in Korea, their pilots could not afford to fall into South Korean or U. S. hands.
The North American F-86 Sabre had many encounters with enemy jet fighters. Although nearly identical in performance, U. S. pilots reported a victory ratio of fourteen to one over enemy aircraft.
The North American F-86 Sabre model D was produced as an all-weather bomber interceptor. Rather than machine guns, it was armed with a total of 24 air to air rockets.
These were carried in a retractable hatch under the aircraft.
Although the rockets were not guided, the F-86 Sabre was steered to its adversary by radar control. An on board computer determined the proper time and distance at which to launch the rockets.
A total of 2,506 model D aircraft were built.
The United States Navy and Marine Corps had a version of the aircraft designated the FJ Fury. They entered service in 1947. A total of 1,115 of the aircraft were built.
A total of 9,860 North American F-86 Sabres of all types were built from 1947 to 1957.
By last count there were 21 still flying.
You have plenty of choices if you want a rc F-86 Sabre. You have a choice of propulsion from propellers up front, pusher props, to gas turbines, engine driven fans and electric ducted fans.
In the picture right above is the nice looking rc F-86 Sabre tractor prop from Nitro Planes. It has a wingspan of 60" and a length of 67". Engines can be a 1.40 two stroke or 1.80 four stroke. Weight should be around 14 lbs.
The picture immediately below is of the rc F-86 Sabre EDF with a 36" wingspan for sale from Nitro Planes.
The second picture below are of the magnificent rc F-86 Sabre from Bob Violett Models built by Jack Diaz.
BVM sells two sizes of rc North American F-86 Sabre models for sale. The smaller has a length and wingspan of 63". Recommended power can come from a BVM EVF (Electric Vio Fan) unit if you want to fly electrically.
For those who prefer turbine power, BVM recommends a Jet Cat P60 or WREN 54.
The larger BVM rc F-86 Sabre has a wingspan and length of 80". Recommended power is a 25 to 35 lb. thrust turbine. All up weight should be between 30 and 34 lbs.
Both BVM rc F-86 Sabre models use fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar in their construction.
Lanier RC has a rc F-86 Sabre ARF for sale that uses a .40 to .47 engine driving a propeller in the nose. It has a length of 48" and a wing span of 52.5". Construction is a fiberglass fuselage with a built up balsa wing. All up weight is around 5 lbs. Although no longer produced, you can sometimes find this rc model for sale at rc websites and at eBay.
Alfa Model has a rc F-86 Sabre ARF for sale. It has a length and wingspan of 29.5". Already installed is a ALF5102M fan unit. Alfa recommends a MEGA 16/7/14 motor.
The next picture is of the Jet Hanger International rc F-86 Sabre for sale. It is 1/9 scale with a 50.5" length and wingspan. You can power it with a K&B 7.5 or O.S. .46 DF to drive a Turbax fan unit. For those who prefer to power their model rc airplane with turbine power, Jet Hanger Hobbies recommends a MW-44 unit.
The bottom picture on this page is of the rc F-86 Sabre RTF for sale from Blitz RC Works. The ready to fly model has a wingspan and length of 31 1/2" and includes a motor with a 64 mm EDF unit.
E-Flite has a rc F-86 Sabre ARF for sale with a 34" wingspan that is 35 1/2" long and weighs about 3.4 lbs. Included is a motor plus 69 mm EDF unit.
HET-RC has a rc F-86 Sabre ARF for sale. It is 37" long and has a 37 1/2" wingspan. The fuselage is all glass with wings of balsawood over foamy. It needs a motor and 70 mm EDF for power.
Venom-Group has a rc F-86 Sabre ARF foamy for sale. Its wingspan is 43 1/2" and it is 44" long with a weight of about 3 1/4 lbs. Included is a motor, 70 mm EDF unit, retracts, and just about everything needed to fly the model rc airplane except a radio and receiver.
Shenzhen Freewing Model Co., Ltd., China, has a rc F-86 Sabre for sale. No wingspan, length, weight, type of power, or any other details are shown on their page.
Shenzhen Model-Fans Electronic Co., Ltd., China, has a rc F-86 Sabre ARF for sale. Its length and wingspan are both 27 1/2". Weight is about 1 lb. Included is a motor and 64 mm EDF.
Fly Fly Hobby Mfg., China, has a ARF F-86 Sabre for sale. It is a foamy with a 56" wingspan and 55 1/2" length, with a weight of about 5 lbs. It can be ordered with optional retracts.
You will need a motor to drive its included 70 mm EDF unit.
Starmax Technology Industry Ltd., China, has a rc F-86 Sabre RTF for sale. Its wingspan is 48" and length is 49". Included is a motor and 70 mm EDF unit. Weight is about 4 1/2 lbs.
T & L Elec-Tech Australia has a ready to fly F-86 Sabre RTF for sale, exported from China. It has a wingspan and length of 31 1/2" with a 21 oz. weight. Included is a 4300 kV motor and 64 mm fan unit.
Huayu Hobby Ltd., China has a rc F-86 Sabre ARF for sale with a 31.5" wingspan.
Yongkang Fly Model Factory, China has a ARF F-86 Sabre for sale. Its wingspan is 60", and it is 57" long. Weight is about 13 3/4 lbs.
Senye International Trading Co., Ltd., China has a 60" wingspan rc F-86 Sabre ARF for sale. It features a glass fuse with built up wood wings.
Hobby Hut RC Plane Models, Thailand is advertising a rc F-86 Sabre ARF for sale. No wingspan, length, weight, or type of power is provided.
Please tell us about your favorite rc F-86 Sabre. Email us.
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The rc F-86 Sabre from Nitro Planes.
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Jack Diaz and his rc F-86 Sabre.
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A rc F-86 Sabre from Jet Hanger Int'l.
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Blitz RC Works rc F-86 Sabre RTF.
Kevin Petrilla of RC Groups wrote and article about a rc F-86 Sabre.
Chris Nicastro of RC Groups posted a picture of a F-86 Sabre.
Tempest of RC Groups had a rc F-86 Sabre kit for sale.
At RC Groups bryadelm had questions about a rc F-86 Sabre.
Floyd Getz of RC Groups wrote a review of a rc F-86 Sabre.
At RC Universe aerowolf had a rc F-86 Sabre ARF for sale.
Hobby-Lobby has drop tanks for the rc F-86 Sabre for sale.
At You Tube bryan 4532 posted a video of a giant scale rc F-86 Sabre.
At You Tube alishanmao posted a video of the first flight of his rc F-86 Sabre.
At Wattflyer RC Cwisiguy had questions about a rc F-86 Sabre.
Wrench66 of Wattflyer RC started a thread about building his rc F-86 Sabre.
At RC Universe meps talks about the rc F-86 Sabre.
Herbs007 of RC Universe asked about launching a rc F-86 Sabre.
Tony Pacini of RC Universe was looking for retractable landing gear for a rc F-86 Sabre.
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